Bush rap for Hamas; +CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST+.GEORGE BUSH yesterday branded Hamas rocket attacks on Israel "an act of terror An Act of Terror is a novel by Andre Brink, first published in 1991. Plot summary The novel deals with the lead-up to, execution and consequences of, a bungled assassination attempt whose target is the unnamed State President of South Africa. ". The US president was speaking for the first time since Israel warplanes started bombing Gaza last week, following the collapse of a ceasefire. He urged monitoring to stop arms being smuggled smug·gle v. smug·gled, smug·gling, smug·gles v.tr. 1. To import or export without paying lawful customs charges or duties. 2. To bring in or take out illicitly or by stealth. to "terrorist groups" in Gaza but did not comment on Israel's response. And he claimed the US was leading diplomatic efforts towards peace. He said: "This outburst of violence was instigated by Hamas - a Palestinian terrorist group supported by Iran and Syria that calls for Israel's destruction." CAPTION(S): Warning: Bush |
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